Interest in the personal lives of celebrities often extends to their journeys through pregnancy and motherhood, particularly regarding how quickly they return to their pre-pregnancy bodies. Recently, South Korean influencer Hong Young Gi shared insights into her post-pregnancy beauty regimen, revealing the significant financial investment behind her youthful appearance.
In a candid appearance on YouTube, Hong discussed the challenges of postpartum recovery and the measures she has taken to maintain her looks after giving birth to two children, a sixth-grader and a fourth-grader. She candidly disclosed that during her pregnancy, she gained approximately 31 kg but faced postpartum depression, which led to a substantial weight loss due to loss of appetite.
When asked for advice on caring for postpartum bodies, Hong emphasized the need for facial care, stating, “After you have a baby, you lose a ton of hair, and your belly gets all flabby, and your face too.” She mentioned that common issues, such as the appearance of freckles, can be addressed only through medical procedures.
Among her routine treatments, Hong specifically mentioned undergoing lifting procedures like Shrink or Thermage, stating that she schedules these at least once a year. The influencer highlighted the financial aspect of her beauty maintenance, revealing that she has spent around ₩100 million KRW (approximately $70,900 USD) on various procedures. She explained that the starting cost for Thermage is around ₩1.0 million KRW (about $709 USD), while a nose revision surgery cost her ₩10.0 million KRW (about $7,090 USD).
Hong Young Gi’s openness provides a rare glimpse into the realities of maintaining a public persona after childbirth, highlighting the physical and financial demands faced by many celebrities. Her revelations not only shed light on her personal journey but also spark broader discussions about the pressures on mothers in the public eye.
In a related note, Hong recently stirred controversy by disclosing that she had her first child with a minor, an admission that has drawn significant reactions from the public. This aspect of her life adds another layer to her already complex narrative as an influencer navigating motherhood and societal expectations.
